Shooting at South Africa house party kills 11, injures three

A mass shooting occurred at a house party in KwaMakhutha, a township near the South African city of Durban. According to police, three assailants entered the property and opened fire on 14 people. The incident resulted in 11 deaths, including a woman believed to be pregnant, and three injuries.

The police have launched an investigation into the motive behind the attack, but have not yet confirmed it. They have stated that some of the victims were known to authorities in connection with unspecified illegal activities. The police also mentioned the possibility of a feud between rival groupings, but have not ruled out other motives.

The attackers set fire to a vehicle belonging to one of the victims before fleeing, according to a local TV reporter. The police have launched a manhunt for the suspects. The incident is one of many violent crimes in South Africa, which has one of the world's highest murder rates, with over 60 deaths per day reported by police.

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